If you have recently see the self appointed river-watcher who has been posting "alert" on social media don't have a cow just yet. And if you haven't seen it I won't be posting a link because I don't believe in spreading false accusations. Georgia Power, who owns the lake, and has a vested interest in keeping it clean and safe has responded to the accusation. And yes, from time to time discharge of ash pond water is necessary. It is also under permit.

I love Lake Sinclair. I would be very upset if anyone were illegally dumping toxic waste into the lake. But we had over ten inches of rain in a very short period and the fact of the matter is that water has to flow somewhere when it's landing in the ash ponds. But I know and trust that those in charge at Georgia Power love the lake as much as I do and only do what they are legally permitted to do because it's safe.

Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA the posts were being shared with lightening speed. It was sort of "facts be damned". It was heartbreaking to watch.

Jeff Dowler CRS And I try not to be a rush to judgment person. And while I believe this person may be well intentioned, we all know where that road goes.

Joe Petrowsky well there was some ash pond water released, but it was permitted, monitored and from the top and mostly rain water. Again we had extraordinary amounts of rainfall in late December. The plant itself has been closed for 9 months now. So no new ash is being added.

Gita Bantwal and for those who have purchased here in recent years who might have been alarmed by those posts

Sheila Anderson I really have zero issue with environmental watchdogs. But report it to the authorities, don't scream the sky is falling before the facts are known. After a couple of times of doing that she'll be written off as a nut job. Then if she does find something no one will believe her.